Knō
2 months ago
TL;DR: this was much more convenient than going to the doctor! Plus, the price point may come in around what a health provider would charge, anyway. I love that the kit showed up directly to my door and the instructions were easy to follow. I'm a 'researcher', so I made sure to read them through several times before starting the testing process, but they were pretty easy to follow. I have done an at-home allergy test in the past, so the finger prick wasn't as nerve-wracking as I thought it would be since I knew what to expect. Plus, in all reality, it's over so quickly you don't even register the discomfort. I appreciate that the packaging is very organized and creates a little workstation for all of the tubes and vials. Each step is easy to follow, I did the blood test in the evening and the urine test the next morning. They recommend doing the urine test first thing in the morning for a more accurate test, and I didn't love the thought of needing to do the blood test when I was still a little bleary-eyed upon waking up. The steps for preparing for the blood test were helpful to follow - including running your hands under warm water for 2 minutes and shaking them by your sides to get the blood flowing. I was able to draw all of the blood needed with one finger prick, but I'd definitely recommend drinking extra water before you do the test for ease of blood flow. Once the lab received my test, the results were posted in the app in two days. Pretty fast where I'm concerned! Plus, they send push notifications in the app every step of the way. All-in-all it was an easy process and made testing very accessible and easy to do. I feel more empowered to complete regular testing now that the hassle of making a doctor's appointment is removed from the equation. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to stay on top of their STI status.
